In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 214 minutes, completing the 2926km route in 31h 46min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 31h 46min (214 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 8min
- Energy: ~618 kWh
- Distance: 2926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
31h 46min |
35h 20min |
| Charging time: |
3h 8min |
6h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~529 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (37 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Roadhouse (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Conad (33 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (47 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 14:
Restaurante El Navarro (55 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 214-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2926km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 8min vs 6h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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